Vulnerability identifier: #VU24269
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft .NET Framework
Server applications /
Frameworks for developing and running applications
Microsoft .NET Core
Server applications /
Frameworks for developing and running applications
Vendor: Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input when the software fails to check the source markup of a file. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open s specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Microsoft .NET Framework: 4.6, 3.0, 4.8, 4.6.2, 4.5.2, 3.5.1, 3.5
Microsoft .NET Core: 3.0, 3.1
External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0605
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.